How to Pronounce "occupied"
word
/ˈɑkjəˌpaɪd/
AHK-yuh-pyd
/ˈɒkjʊpˌaɪd/
OK-yuu-pyd
Definition
Someone or something that is busy, being used, or already taken by someone. It can also mean a place controlled by another country or force.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɑkjəˌpaɪd/
British English
/ˈɒkjʊpˌaɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHK-yuh-pyd
UK
OK-yuu-pyd
Listen in Context
The seat is occupied.
The bathroom is occupied right now.
All the rooms are occupied tonight.
"Sorry, this table is occupied. Would you like another one?"